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ADTH 3002 01—Conciliar Traditions of the Catholic Church II: Trent To ADTH 3002 01—Conciliar Traditions of the Catholic Church II: Trent to Vatican II (3 cr) Woods College of Advancing Studies Spring 2018 Semester, January 16 – May 14, 2018 Tu 6:00–8:30PM Instructor Name: Boyd Taylor Coolman BC E-mail: [email protected] Phone: 617-552-3971 Office: Stokes Hall 321N Office Hours: Tuesday 4:00PM-5:00PM Boston College Mission Statement Strengthened by more than a century and a half of dedication to academic excellence, Boston College commits itself to the highest standards of teaching and research in undergraduate, graduate and professional programs and to the pursuit of a just society through its own accomplishments, the work of its faculty and staff, and the achievements of its graduates. It seeks both to advance its place among the nation's finest universities and to bring to the company of its distinguished peers and to contemporary society the richness of the Catholic intellectual ideal of a mutually illuminating relationship between religious faith and free intellectual inquiry. Boston College draws inspiration for its academic societal mission from its distinctive religious tradition. As a Catholic and Jesuit university, it is rooted in a world view that encounters God in all creation and through all human activity, especially in the search for truth in every discipline, in the desire to learn, and in the call to live justly together. In this spirit, the University regards the contribution of different religious traditions and value systems as essential to the fullness of its intellectual life and to the continuous development of its distinctive intellectual heritage. Course Description This course is the second in a two-course sequence, which offers a comprehensive introduction to the conciliar traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. This second course covers the period beginning with the Council of Trent and ending with the Second Vatican Council, with an extended exploration of Vatican II’s interpretation and reception, offering an historically-schematized overview of the councils of this period. This course attends to the evolution of the place of councils within the modern Catholic Church and it situates these conciliar traditions within their wider historical, political, and cultural contexts. In this way, the course completes a comprehensive introduction to the history of the Catholic Church and its central theological tenets. Textbooks & Readings (Required) John W. O'Malley, Trent: What Happened at the Council, Cambridge: Harvard University Press, 2013. 9780674066977 - Edward P. Hahnenberg, A Concise Guide to the Documents of Vatican II. Cincinnati: St. Anthony Messenger Press, 2007. 9780867165524 - John W. O'Malley, What Happened at Vatican II, Belknap Press, 2010. 9780674047495 - Austin Flannery, OP, ed. Vatican Council II: Constitutions, Decrees, Declarations. Northport, NY: Costello Publishing Co., 1996. 9780918344373 - Eamon Duffy, Saints and Sinners: A History of the Popes, 3rd Edition (Yale, Nota Bene) [Paperback]. 9780300115970: E-book: http://proxy.bc.edu/login?url=http://search.ebscohost.com/login.aspx?direct=true&db=nlebk&AN=56822 3&site=ehost-live Textbooks & Readings (Recommended) - Richard R. Gaillardetz and Catherine Clifford, Keys to the Council: Unlocking the Teaching of Vatican II. Collegeville, MN: The Liturgical Press, 2012. - Tanner, Norman, ed. Vatican II: The Essential Texts. New York: Image Books, 2012. With Introductions by Pope Benedict XVI and James Carroll; Prefatory Material by Edward Hahnenberg. eISBN:9780307952936 Course Objectives This course aims to provide a comprehensive and thorough introduction to the conciliar tradition of the Catholic Church, from its ancient beginnings through Vatican II. Students will acquire a basic understanding of: 1. The role and significance of the conciliar tradition in Catholic theology and in the “development of doctrine.” 2. The hermeneutics of conciliar documents 3. The doctrinal content (e.g., Trinity, Eucharist, papal infallibility, role of the laity, etc.) of the major Catholic councils (e.g., Nicaea, Trent, Vatican I, etc.). This course aims to fulfill the “learning goals” of the Theology Dept. as follows: 1. Students will be able to demonstrate knowledge of creeds and major theological developments of the Roman Catholic tradition, through engagement with the major Catholic councils and their central documents. 2. Students will be able to reflect theologically on contemporary social, cultural, and ethical dimensions and implications of the Second Vatican Council. 3. Students will be able to mount cogent, constructive theological arguments through weekly analytic, thesis-driven writing assignments and engage articulately in some aspect of either ecumenical or inter-religious dialogue. Grading 1. Attendance and participation (10%) 2. Quizzes (10%) 3. In-class section tests (60%) a) Trent (20%) b) Vatican I (20%) c) Vatican II (20%) 4. Major paper on Vatican II (20%) The undergraduate grading system for Woods College is as follows: A (4.00), A- (3.67) B+ (3.33), B (3.00), B- (2.67) C+ (2.33), C (2.00), C- (l.67) D+ (l.33), D (l.00), D- (.67) F (.00) All students can access final grades through Agora after the grading deadline each semester. Students who complete course evaluations can access grades earlier, as they are posted. Course Schedule I. The Council of Trent Jan 16 (1) — Introductions – Duffy, Saints&Sinners, pp. 196-214. Jan 23 (2) — The Protestant Reformation and Catholic Reform – O’Malley, Trent: What Happened, pp. 1-76. Jan 30 (3) — Trent: Authority and Salvation – O’Malley, Trent: What Happened?, pp. 77-126. – “Decree Concerning Justification” (PDF) Feb 06 (4) — Trent: Sacraments – O’Malley, Trent: What Happened? pp. 127-158. – “Decree Concerning the Most Holy Sacrament of the Eucharist” (PDF), 431-439. Exam #1 (virtual) II. Vatican I Feb 13 (5) — From Trent to Vatican I - Duffy, Saints&Sinners, pp. [230]/247-286. Feb 20 (6) — Responses to Enlightenment and Revolution - Duffy, Saints&Sinners, pp. 286-305. - “Dogmatic Constitution on the Catholic Faith” (Dei Filius, 1870) (PDF, pp. 4-11) Feb 27 (7) — Ultramontanes, Gallicans and Infallibility - “Dogmatic Const. on the Church of Christ” (Pastor Aeternus, 1870) (PDF, pp. 14-20) Mar 13 (8) — From Vatican I to Vatican II - Duffy, Saints&Sinners, pp. 305-332. - O’Malley, What Happened at Vatican II?, pp. 53-67; 80-92. - “Oath Against Modernism” (PDF) http://www.papalencyclicals.net/Pius10/p10moath.htm Exam #2 (virtual) III. Vatican II Mar 20 (9) — The Preparation for and Opening of the Council - Duffy, Saints&Sinners, pp. 332-360. - O’Malley, What Happened at Vatican II, chps 1 and 3. - Pope John XIII, “Message to Humanity” (PDF) https://jakomonchak.files.wordpress.com/2012/10/john-xxiii-opening-speech.pdf Mar 27 (10) — Divine Revelation - Hahnenberg, A Concise Guide, pp. 1-10. - Hannenberg, A Concise Guide, pp. 26-36. - O’Malley, What Happened at Vatican II, 141-159; 226-229; 277-280. - Const. on Divine Revelation (Dei Verbum). Apr 03 (11) — The Liturgy - Hannenberg, A Concise Guide, pp. 13-25. - O’Malley, What Happened at Vatican II, 127-141. - “Constitution on the Sacred Liturgy” (Sacrosanctum Concilium) Apr 10 (12) — The “Unfinished Business” of Vatican I: The Church - Hannenberg, A Concise Guide, pp. 37-47. - O’Malley, What Happened at Vatican II, 160-198. - Const. on the Church (Lumen Gentium), Chap. 1-4. Apr 24 (13) — Lumen Gentium, cont. - Hannenberg, A Concise Guide, pp. 47-56. - O’Malley, What Happened at Vatican II, 199-211; 224-231. - Const. on the Church (Lumen Gentium), Chap 5-8. May 01 (14) — The Church Enters the Modern World - Hannenberg, A Concise Guide, pp. 56-74. - O’Malley, What Happened at Vatican II, 231-254; 258-268. - Pastoral Const. on the Church in the Modern World (Gaudium et spes) Pt. 1 May 08 (15) — Non-Christian Religions and Atheism - Hannenberg, A Concise Guide, pp. 156-162. - O’Malley, What Happened at Vatican II, 218-224; 276-289. - “Declaration on the Church’s Relation to Non-Christians” (Nostra Aetate) Written Work Woods College students are expected to prepare professional, polished written work. Written materials must be typed and submitted in the format required by your instructor. Strive for a thorough yet concise style. Cite literature appropriately, using APA, MLA or CLA style per your instructor’s requirements. Develop your thoughts fully, clearly, logically and specifically. Proofread all materials to ensure the use of proper grammar, punctuation and spelling. For writing support, please contact the Connors Family Learning Center. Attendance Attending class is an important component of learning. Students are expected to attend all class sessions. When circumstances prevent a student from attending class, the student is responsible for contacting the instructor before the class meets. Students who miss class are still expected to complete all assignments and meet all deadlines. Many instructors grade for participation; if you miss class, you cannot make up participation points associated with that class. Makeup work may be assigned at the discretion of the instructor. If circumstances necessitate excessive absence from class, the student should consider withdrawing from the class. More than one (1) unexcused absence will result in the loss of half the attendance portion of the course grade; more than two (2) unexcused absences will result in the loss of the entire attendance portion of the course grade. Consistent with BC’s commitment to creating a learning environment that is respectful of persons of differing backgrounds, we believe that every reasonable effort should be made to allow members of the university community to observe their religious holidays without jeopardizing their academic status. Students are responsible for reviewing course syllabi as soon as possible, and for communicating with the instructor promptly regarding any possible conflicts with observed religious holidays. Students are responsible for completing all class requirements for days missed due to conflicts with religious holidays. Accommodation and Accessibility Boston College is committed to providing accommodations to students, faculty, staff and visitors with disabilities.
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